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About the Course

Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes
incompatible? Put another way: is the intellectually responsible thing to do to ‘pick sides’ and identify with one of these approaches at the
exclusion of others? Or, are they complementary or mutually supportive? As is typical of questions of such magnitude, the devil is in the details.
For example, it is important to work out what is really distinctive about each of these ways of inquiring about the world. In order to gain some
clarity here, we’ll be investigating what some of the current leading thinkers in philosophy, science and religion are actually d...
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Top reviews

B

May 29, 2020

The course was really beneficial especially for people who want to know deeper information about the truth of the begging, the main argue and how people are different in thinking.

AM

Feb 3, 2021

Crate course, aimed at a relatively basic level but a very good overview of the topic and very enjoyable. Recommend a course to anyone relatively new to philosophy. Thank you.

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By Ουρανία Κ

Jan 10, 2021

Very interesting course!

By Lloyd H

Oct 30, 2020

Excellent! Recommended!

By Winston A W

Dec 3, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By D “ H

Mar 18, 2024

A wealth to explore.

By Ahmer J K

Oct 21, 2017

Interesting course

By Stephen C

Jul 28, 2022

Excellent course.

By Beatriz m d

Sep 8, 2024

Excelente curso.

By Ajay C

Nov 21, 2017

Very informative

By N I C A B

Sep 19, 2017

Excellent course

By Ruben F

Aug 26, 2020

Great course

By Roman S

Aug 16, 2018

great course

By Alsu D

Jul 22, 2023

Wonderful!

By Fidelio D

Jan 1, 2023

It's good

By Anderson F S M

Jun 25, 2020

Amazing!!!

By Lauri R

Jun 14, 2021

loved it

By Karimova D A

Aug 7, 2020

creativ

By Звездная Е С

Oct 21, 2019

хороший

By Rene a s f

Sep 5, 2022

thaks

By Aditya C

Aug 18, 2020

best!

By autice

Mar 3, 2021

good

By Gariyasi G

Dec 22, 2017

It was an amazing course, filled with philosophical debates, with a balanced point of view most of the time. Most of all, it certainly got me thinking!

The course covers a myriad range of content, and brings together knowledge from various experts belonging to different countries and disciplines. It is easy for anyone to find their particular expected information. Content is organised excellently; is easy to follow, along with extremely interesting discussion forums. Had an amazing ride, and this course is definitely one you need to do with other people who share common interests, because there is so much to discuss, debate and share. Would have enjoyed more passionate instructor experiences, and am looking forward to more.

By Bob M

Jul 2, 2020

Generally very stimulating and interesting. There were obviously high points and low points, and occasionally the philosophy became a bit too abstract to take seriously, but nearly all the material was cogently presented and the presenters managed to remain impressively impartial when dealing with potentially contentious material.

One observation I do have though. Before doing this course worked though the Science-Philosophy course. That struck me as more like Science vs Religion. This to some extent felt more like Philosophy vs Science. Admittedly trying to discuss two of the ideas without mention of the third is tricky, but looking simply at the course contents I’d have struggled to decide which was which.

By D S

Feb 5, 2018

Super course, brings some clarity to the issues at hand. In my opinion, it does "dance" around the convergence of truth (small t) as something that can be derived form one, the other , or both routes: Science and Religion. However, does not distinguish enough (IMHO) between the cultural/social/political footing of "religion" and the core belief aspect of "god" (small g) in personal psychology: these are mutually reaffirming factors treated as a single "faith".

By Magali C B

Oct 21, 2020

Very good readings, lectures and professors, the content was not what I initially expected but I ended up learning a lot and understanding epistemology. Only thing is most reading are in word documents which is somewhat inconvenient.

By In-Ho K

Jun 15, 2022

In general, this course is well designed, covering most recent issues in philosophy and religion. As a beginner, a couple of weeks are very challenging and honors quizes are too, although these are optional.